Chewing through brakes...can I do something to expand the life of my brakes or is this just another of the Alero issues??

I have never owned a car that needs the brakes maintained so oftern. I own an Alero GLS, could the tourning suspension have anything to do with this? or is it just another "issue" with this GM product....

i have a 1975 cutlass supreme. the brake lights all work fine when the headlights are off. but when i turn the headlights on, the passenger brake light does not work. any ideas why? thanks in advanc...